24 maritime news articles about FD&D / Defence
The 2025 Chinese Maritime Code, effective from 1 May 2026, introduces several important changes that will impact shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests engaged in international trade involving Chinese ports. We have prepared a summary of the main amendments and their practical implications.
This April edition of the Skuld Charterer focuses on the practical issues in speed and performance claims, as well as the benchmark conditions for good-weather days. With bunker price volatility adding further pressure on voyage economics, understanding how tribunals assess evidence and methodology can greatly impact
At the Board meeting held digitally on March 26, 2026, the Board of Directors made the following decisions in respect of the open policy years:
A merican Club Circular No. 06/26 1 MARCH 10, 2026 CIRCULAR NO.
In this special edition of the Skuld Charterer, we discuss the impact of our reinsurers’ Notice of Cancellation (NoC) in respect of War Risk Cover applicable to all fixed premium assureds, inclusive of Charterers, for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The article also sets out further details concerning the solution put i
Given the rapidly developing situation with Iran, this article provides an update on recent developments and further information relevant to charterparty implications. It builds on our previous article published on 20 February, offering insight into operational impacts and changes affecting maritime contracts in light
A merican Club Circular No. 05/26 1 MARCH 1, 2026 CIRCULAR NO.
An examination of legal and operational risks for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Image credit by: Below the Sky / Shutterstock.
This edition of Skuld Charterer explores the concept of step-in agreements, a mechanism designed to safeguard charterers from the repercussions of a shipowner’s financial distress, ensuring the continuity of operations and protecting commercial interests in the face of adversity.
A merican Club Circular No. 26/25 1 NOVEMBER 21, 2025 CIRCULAR NO.
Navigating the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Notice of Action in Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance (“USTR 301 China Service Fee”).
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its first guidance early October on the payment of the new service fees for vessels owned or operated by Chinese entities, built in China, and for all non-US built vehicle carriers. The first fees will be implemented on 14 October 2025.
On 10 October 2025, the USTR published long-awaited clarifications on the Section 301 service fees affecting Chinese owned and operated vessels, Chinese-built vessels and non-US built vehicle carriers, set to come into effect 14 October 2025. The USTR also proposes additional modifications to the service fees, with an
The Chinese Ministry of Transport has released the Implementation Measures regarding special port charges for US vessels. This article gives guidance and a link to detailed instructions for completing the “Reporting Form of US Linked Vessel Information.
On 10 October 2025, China's Ministry of Transport announced that, starting 14 October, special port charges will apply to United States (U. S.
This edition of the Skuld Charterer discusses how vessel-related time losses under sale contracts and charter parties are treated differently under English law, often leading to challenges in recovering damages related to vessel delays.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs The Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement (the ICA), which was originally formulated and entered into force in 1970, provides a simple mechanism for apportioning cargo claims as between Owners and Charterers arising under
Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs This IG Circular provides Members with an update on the new SPRO template agreement jointly agreed by the Group Clubs and CDSA. New IG and CDSA SPRO Agreement The Group Clubs are pleased to announce that the IG and CDSA have agre
Circular issued by International Group Clubs Circulated to all members, brokers and directors New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996, as amended September 2011. Reference is made to circular dated 5 April 2016 referring Members to the Inter-Club New York Pr
At their meeting on 5th November, the Board reviewed the latest Class 1 and Class 2 performance together with the Club’s mid-year financial position and agreed the approach to renewals for the 2025/2026 Policy Year.
A merican Club Circular No. 23/2 4 1 NOVEMBER 22, 2024 CIRCULAR NO.
A merican Club Circular No. 0 7 /24 1 FEBRUARY 15, 2024 CIRCULAR NO.
A merican Club Circular No. 17/23 1 NOVEMBER 17, 2023 CIRCULAR NO.
MV Maersk Connector, which is insured by Skuld Offshore, is Maersk's first cable-lay vessel specifically designed to be intentionally grounded as part of a cable-lay operation. In this article, along with assistance from Maersk Supply Service, Longitude Engineering and London Offshore Consultants, Katinka Mørch Granbe